French Green Beans with Lemon and Dill
Bright, fresh, and effortlessly elegant, these French Green Beans with Lemon and Dill are the perfect side dish to elevate your dinner table. Featuring tender-crisp haricots verts sautéed with fragrant garlic and finished with a burst of citrusy lemon zest and juice, this recipe is a flawless combination of vibrant flavors. Fresh dill adds a delicate herbaceous note that beautifully complements the beans, while a quick steam ensures they retain their brilliant green color and subtle crunch. Ready in just 20 minutes, this easy and healthy side pairs wonderfully with roasted meats, seafood, or vegetarian mains. Perfect for dinner parties or weeknight meals, these green beans are a simple yet sophisticated way to add freshness to your menu.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 450 grams French green beans (haricots verts)
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons Fresh dill, chopped
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper, freshly ground
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 3 tablespoons Water
Instructions
Wash and trim the French green beans by removing any tough ends.
Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add the olive oil.
Add the minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for 30 seconds, stirring frequently to avoid burning.
Add the French green beans to the skillet and toss them to coat with the olive oil and garlic.
Pour in the 3 tablespoons of water, cover the skillet with a lid, and allow the beans to steam for 3-4 minutes until tender-crisp.
Remove the lid and continue cooking for another 2-3 minutes, letting the excess water evaporate and the beans lightly sauté.
Sprinkle the lemon zest, chopped dill, salt, and black pepper over the beans. Toss gently to combine.
Drizzle the lemon juice over the beans and stir to evenly coat.
Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Serve hot as a delightful side dish.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
409 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 28.6 g | 37% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.4 g | 22% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1213 mg | 53% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 35.9 g | 13% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.0 g | 46% | |
| Total Sugars | 15.8 g | ||
| Protein | 9.7 g | 19% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 199 mg | 15% | |
| Iron | 5.4 mg | 30% | |
| Potassium | 1039 mg | 22% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
